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Islamic
Research
Academy
aims to
fulfil
the
following
roles:-
-
To
become
a
national
and
international
platform
for
the
discussion
of
studies
on
Islamic
Jerusalem
and
provide
a
focus
for
research
in
Islamic
Jerusalem
studies
with
special
reference
to
advancing
the
study
of the
significance
and
centrality
of
Jerusalem
to the
Islamic
faith
and
the
Muslim
identity.
-
To
advance
better
understanding,
mutual
respect
and
tolerance,
good
relations,
dialogue,
and
co-operation
between
Muslims
and
non-Muslim
institutions,
bodies
and
individuals
whose
aims
are
compatible
with
the
aims
of the
Association.
-
To
organise
a
programme
of
occasional
lecture-seminars,
study
groups,
workshops,
conferences,
publications
and
film
making.
-
To
support
and
encourage
younger
scholars,
and to
initiate
and
support
field
work,
writing
and
research.
-
To
advance
cordiality
with
the
people
of
Scotland
and
the
United
Kingdom
by
organizing
and/or
hosting
cultural
events
from
time
to
time
as
appropriate
(such
as
exhibitions,
costume
and
folkloric
display).
-
To
co-operate
and
form
links,
and
exchange
knowledge
with
educational
bodies
and
institutions
in
Britain
and
abroad
for
the
purpose
of
serving
the
objects
of the
Association.
-
To
research
relations
between
Muslims
and
non-Muslims
in
Jerusalem.
For any
further
information
about
the
Academy
do not
hesitate
to write
to us.
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